Earth's Seasons Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. We have _____ years to make up for the extra .25 days every year. We add a day to February.
  2. 6. The Tropic of __________ is located at 23.5 S latitude.
  3. 7. "Equal night." When day light hours equal night time hours.
  4. 8. This season occurs in June, July, and August in the northern hemisphere.
  5. 11. The imaginary line that goes through the Earth's north and south poles.
  6. 14. When a body in space turns once on its axis.
  7. 15. The Tropic of _____ is located at 23.5 N latitude.
Down
  1. 1. 365.25 days, or the time it takes Earth to travel around the sun.
  2. 2. The time it takes for Earth to move around the sun. 365.25 days.
  3. 3. This season occurs in June, July, and August in the southern hemisphere.
  4. 5. This season occurs in September, October, and November in the northern hemisphere.
  5. 9. The line of latitude that receives direct sunlight year round.
  6. 10. 24 hours, or time it takes Earth to make one rotation.
  7. 12. Occurs when the Earth is tilted towards or away from the sun. Create the longest and shortest daylight hours.
  8. 13. The region on the globe that consistently receives indirect sunlight and heat.